10 juillet 2014

Imperial Deep Dish, Ming dynasty, Yongle period, 1403-1425. Porcelain with cobalt blue decoration under a clear glaze; 2 7/8 x 16 1/4 x 16 1/4 in. (7.3 x 41.28 x 41.28 cm). Gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton, 2004.132.5. Minneapolis Institute of Arts © 2014 Minneapolis Institute of Arts. While the earliest Chinese blue-and-white ware was made for the fourteenth century Persian market, this classic dish exemplifies the transition in early Ming towards the true recognition and wide appreciation of blue-and-white porcelain by the Chinese... [Lire la suite]

Bowl, Ming dynasty, Jiajing period, 1522-1566. Porcelain with underglaze blue decor; 6 3/4 x 15 x 15 in. (17.15 x 38.1 x 38.1 cm).Gift of Allan L. Rhoades, 83.112.1. Minneapolis Institute of Arts © 2014 Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

  Brumani Baobab rings in yellow gold with brown and white diamonds, aquamarine, rose, smoky and lemon quartz, ruby, pink tourmaline and mandarin garnet.   Brumani Baobab collection necklaces in yellow gold features a trio of colour combinations, including round brown and white diamonds, aquamarine, rose, smoky and lemon quartz, ruby, pink tourmaline and mandarin garnet.   Brumani Baobab collection yellow gold ring with brown diamonds, aquamarines, rubies and pink tourmalines.     Brumani... [Lire la suite]

Dish, Ming dynasty, Yongle period, 1403-1424. Jingdezhen ware. Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decor; 2 15/16 x 15 3/4 in. (7.46 x 40.01 cm). Gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton. 2003.140.1. Minneapolis Institute of Arts © 2014 Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Painted with two lush peony blooms in the center, this exceptional example of early Ming blue-and-white is notable for its bold design, softness of brushwork, and subtle, controlled shading. The work exhibits the saturated "heaped and piled" spots of intense, cobalt-blue... [Lire la suite]

Verdura gold Winged brooch featuring pink topaz and diamonds, circa 1938. Verdura gemstone, gold and enamel Maltese Cross cuffs, circa 1930, originally owned by Coco Chanel.  Verdura aquamarine and diamond necklace dating from 1993. Verdura platinum Eight Blades ring featuring blue and white diamonds, set with a central 14.71ct emerald-cut blue diamond. Originally purchased by Joan Fontaine and worn in Alfred Hitchcock’s film 'Suspicion', this Verdura baroque pearl, gemstone, diamond, platinum and gold Elephant... [Lire la suite]

Dish, Ming dynasty, 14th-15th century. Porcelain with blue decor under clear glaze; 2 1/2 x 12 3/8 in. (6.35 x 31.43 cm). Gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton 99.121.3. Minneapolis Institute of Arts © 2014 Minneapolis Institute of Arts Early Ming blue-and-white porcelain ranks among some of the most beautiful wares in all of China's ceramic history. This classic early 15th century example displays the so-called "lotus bouquet" motif in its center. The informal, asymmetrical arrangement of the central bouquet and the generally... [Lire la suite]

A Pair of Yellow Diamond Ear Clips, by Viren Bhagat. Photo courtesy of FD Gallery A Pair of Diamond Bangles, by Viren Bhagat. Photo courtesy of FD Gallery A Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring, by Viren Bhagat. Photo courtesy of FD Gallery A Pair of Multi-colored Natural Pearl and Diamond Ear Clips, by Viren Bhagat. Photo courtesy of FD Gallery A Ruby Bead and Diamond Bracelet, by Viren Bhagat. Photo courtesy of FD Gallery A Ruby and Diamond Ring, by Viren Bhagat. Photo... [Lire la suite]

Christian Dior, « Bonbon », robe d’après-midi, automne-hiver 1947-1948. Sergé de laine, boutons métalliques et ceinture en peau.Collection Palais Galliera © Galliera/Roger-Viollet PARIS - Guêpières, jupons, jupes à corolle, escarpins pointus, imprimés fleuris ou rayés de couleurs vives, tailleurs à jupe « crayon » et taille de guêpe, robes bustiers-fourreaux, robes de cocktail, broderies rocailles de cristaux : telle est la couture des années 1950. À la même époque, une mode décontractée – pulls moulants,... [Lire la suite]

Collier en draperie souple, vers 1930. Photo HÔTEL DES VENTES DE MONTE-CARLO de platine, agrémenté au décolleté d'une chute de motifs rectangulaires et en demi-lune pavés de diamants, chacun terminé d'un diamant de taille brillant, le plus important pesant environ 1,50 ct. Longueur : 40 cm environ. Poids total des diamants : 30 cts environ. Poids : 115,4 g. Estimation : 50 000 € / 60 000 € A diamond and platinum necklace, circa 1930 HÔTEL DES VENTES DE MONTE-CARLO, 20 Juillet 2014. 10 - 12 QUAI ANTOINE 1ER - 98000 MONACO. Tel: 00... [Lire la suite]

BOUCHERON. Bague en platine, ornée d'un diamant rond de taille brillant pesant 5,03 cts. Photo HÔTEL DES VENTES DE MONTE-CARLO l'épaulement serti clos de deux diamants baguettes. Signée. Dimensions de la pierre : 10,86-11,01 x 6,98 mm. Poids : 5,9 g. Estimation : 60 000 € / 70 000 € La pierre accompagnée d'un certificat H.R.D. attestant : couleur I, pureté VS2. A diamond and platinum ring by Boucheron set with a brilliant cut diamond weighing 5,03 cts. HÔTEL DES VENTES DE MONTE-CARLO, 20 Juillet 2014. 10 - 12 QUAI ANTOINE 1ER -... [Lire la suite]